Bidar contractor suicide case: BJP goes for Priyank’s jugular
1 week, 3 days ago

Bidar contractor suicide case: BJP goes for Priyank’s jugular

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Opposition BJP is going full throttle against RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge, son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, in the case of Bidar contractor Sachin Panchal’s suicide, which exposed the plight of contractors to get government projects. As BJP earlier managed to get B Nagendra removed from the cabinet for his alleged involvement in the multi-crore Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation scam, it is adopting a similar strategy to target junior Kharge. As Priyank’s supporter and former Kalaburagi corporator Raju Kapanur allegedly abetted the suicide of Panchal, and has been booked by the police, the saffron party is seeking his resignation from the post. Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya posted on X, “While respected Mallikarjun @Kharge Ji is busy saving democracy in Delhi, this is what is happening in his backyard, the Republic of Kalaburagi.

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KARNATAKA | Congress’ Priyank Kharge Under Heat Over Alleged Ties to Contractor’s Suicide
22 hours, 14 minutes ago

KARNATAKA | Congress’ Priyank Kharge Under Heat Over Alleged Ties to Contractor’s Suicide

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 08, 2025 14:30 IST - 5 MINS READ At a public meeting on January 6 in Bengaluru, several Dalit leaders and pontiffs from Karnataka came out in vehement support of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge, whose close aide was named in a suicide note penned by Sachin Manappa Panchal, 26, a contractor from a …

BJP stages dharna in Kalaburagi demanding CBI probe into contractor Sachin's suicide
4 days, 13 hours ago

BJP stages dharna in Kalaburagi demanding CBI probe into contractor Sachin's suicide

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: The BJP escalated its attack on the Congress government by staging a massive protest in Kalaburagi, demanding the resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge and a CBI probe into the suicide of contractor Sachin. Senior leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, led the protest, which saw …

CM Siddaramaiah stands by Priyank Kharge, dismisses BJP's allegations
1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah stands by Priyank Kharge, dismisses BJP's allegations

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has rejected the BJP's demand for the resignation of Minister Priyanka Kharge in connection with the suicide of a contractor. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah "Minister Priyanka Kharge's name is not on the death note of Bidar contractor Sachin, who committed suicide. Responding to the BJP's insistence that the investigation should be handed over to the CBI, the …

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president
1 week ago

BJP sends contractor's suicide note to Rahul Gandhi, Congress president

India Today  

The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party escalated its demand for the resignation of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. The party reportedly couriered the suicide note of civil contractor Sachin Panchal to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, as part of its protest. The BJP claimed that the suicide note accused Raju Kapanur, a …

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly
1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka contractor suicide case: BJP MLC CT Ravi, LoP Narayanaswamy, 11 others booked for unlawful assembly

India TV News  

In the latest development in Karnataka contractor suicide case, the police registered an FIR against Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Council, BJP MLC C T Ravi and 11 other party leaders on charges of unlawful assembly, officials said on Wednesday. FIR lodged after SI registered complaint Regarding the assembly, a Police Sub-Inspector lodged a complaint after …

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand
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1 week, 1 day ago

Karnataka Contractor Suicide: Home Minister Defends Priyank Kharge Amid BJP's Resignation Demand

ABP News  

Defending his Cabinet colleague Priyank Kharge, whose resignation the BJP has been demanding, in connection with the suicide of a contractor in Bidar last week, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said, unnecessary allegations are being made against him. BJP has demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should ask Priyank Kharge to resign immediately, and has set a January 4 …

‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case
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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Hit-and-run politics’: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge dares BJP in contractor suicide case

Live Mint  

Karnataka minister, Priyank Kharge has denied allegations levelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party on him in connection with the recent suicide of a contractor in the state. Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, has said that he is waiting for the forensic test report on the 8-page note left by Sachin Panchal, contractor. Panchal's suicide note …

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism
1 week, 2 days ago

Karnataka Minister claims BJP targeting Priyank Kharge over policy criticism

India Today  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, on Tuesday, defended his cabinet colleague, Priyank Kharge, who is embroiled in a controversy following the suicide of a contractor, Sachin Monappa Panchal. The contractor allegedly left behind a note accusing Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Kharge, of extorting money for a contract and threatening his life. In response to BJP’s demand for Kharge's …

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide
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1 week, 2 days ago

Karnataka: BJP demands CBI probe, minister Priyank Kharge's resignation over Bidar contractor suicide

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded the resignation of Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and a CBI inquiry into the suicide of a civil contractor from Bidar district on December 26. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra alleged that the entire police department in and around Kalaburagi district is “under the clutches” of the Kharge family. The party also threatened …

Contractor death: Police book case against Minister Priyank Kharge’s aide, others
1 week, 3 days ago

Contractor death: Police book case against Minister Priyank Kharge’s aide, others

Hindustan Times  

A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. The allegations resurfaced when Priyank Kharge raised the issue in the Karnataka assembly, accusing BY Vijayendra of offering the bribe The case …

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe
1 week, 3 days ago

Minister Priyank Kharge's aide booked in alleged plot to kill BJP MLA, CID to probe

India Today  

A case has been registered against Raju Kapanur, a close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, and five others for allegedly conspiring to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police confirmed on Sunday. Panchal’s note accused Congress leaders of plotting the murders of Mattimadu, Siddalinga Swami of Andola Mutt, and BJP leaders Manikanth Rathod and Chandu Patil. Bidar …

Priyank Kharge's aide booked in conspiracy to kill BJP MLA, probe underway
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1 week, 3 days ago

Priyank Kharge's aide booked in conspiracy to kill BJP MLA, probe underway

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. The case was registered based on a suicide note by a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, who had mentioned that the Congress …

Karnataka contractor death: Case registered against six people, including Minister Priyank Kharge’s close aide
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka contractor death: Case registered against six people, including Minister Priyank Kharge’s close aide

Hindustan Times  

A case has been registered against the close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said on Sunday. Raju Kapanur and five others in connection with hatching a conspiracy to kill BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders, police said …

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka contractor's suicide triggers war of words between Congress and BJP

India Today  

The suicide of a 26-year-old contractor in Karnataka's Bidar district has sparked a fresh political row between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. In the wake of these allegations, BJP leaders have targeted Priyank Kharge, who is the son of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, questioning his involvement in the incident. "Priyank Kharge, with a penchant for speaking out of …

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge
1 week, 4 days ago

BJP says Priyank Kharge linked to Karnataka contractor's suicide, he refutes charge

India Today  

A controversy erupted after a civil contractor, Sachin Panchal, died by suicide in Karnataka. In his seven-page suicide note, Sachin claimed that Raju Kapanur and five others hatched a conspiracy to murder BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimadu and other leaders. The BJP has blamed Congress Minister Priyank Kharge, who happens to be close to the accused Raju Kapanur, for the suicide. …

BJP is trying to politicise a suicide: Karnataka Priyank kharge on suicide of contractor
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1 week, 4 days ago

BJP is trying to politicise a suicide: Karnataka Priyank kharge on suicide of contractor

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly criticized the BJP for allegedly politicizing the suicide of a contractor in Bidar. Meanwhile, BJP State President BY Vijayendra Yediyurappa attacked the Congress party alleging that Sachin, a contractor from Bidar, died by suicide due to harassment and threats from Minister Priyank Kharge's close aide Raju Kapanur. Coming down heavily on the Congress Party, …

Contractor suicide in Bidar: 2 head constables suspended for dereliction of duty
1 week, 4 days ago

Contractor suicide in Bidar: 2 head constables suspended for dereliction of duty

Hindustan Times  

Two head constables posted at the Gandhi Gunj police station in Karnataka's Bidar were suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the suicide of a 26-year-old contractor who died by lying in front of a train in Bidar, police said on Saturday. Rajesh Chelva and Shamala were suspended on Friday for not filing a missing complaint when the victim's …

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka
1 week, 5 days ago

Contractor’s Suicide Sparks BJP-Congress Row in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: The suicide of contractor Sachin Panchal from Bhalki Taluk has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress government of fostering a toxic environment for contractors. This misuse of power has led to incidents like the alleged suicide of SDA officer Rudresh due to undue pressure from Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s aide and the hooliganism targeting …

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide
1 week, 6 days ago

Karnataka contractor names rowdy-sheeter close to Priyank Kharge before suicide

India Today  

A 26-year-old contractor died by suicide in Karnataka’s Bidar, leaving a seven-page death note that stirred political and social controversy. The death note accuses Raju Kapanur, a rowdy-sheeter and close associate of Karnataka's IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge, of cheating him of Rs 15 lakh in a tender-related issue. Minister Priyank Kharge responded to the incident, calling Sachin's death "unfortunate" and …

Governor seeks explanation from govt. on allotment of five acres of land to trust run by Kharge family
4 months ago

Governor seeks explanation from govt. on allotment of five acres of land to trust run by Kharge family

The Hindu  

In another face-off between the Raj Bhavan and the Congress government, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sought an explanation from the government on a petition submitted to him by Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, questioning the allotment of land at Defence Aerospace Park to a trust run by RDPR and IT&BT Minister Priyank Kharge’s family, including …

BJP demands Priyank Kharge’s resignation based on lapses in KIADB land allotment
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP demands Priyank Kharge’s resignation based on lapses in KIADB land allotment

The Hindu  

BJP MLA Basavaraj Mattimod and former legislator Rajkumar Patil Telkur have demanded the resignation of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge in view of the allegations of preferential treatment in the allotment of a civic amenity land of five acres to Siddhartha Vihar Trust, of which the family members of Mr. Kharge are trustees. Addressing a joint press …

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti assures support to deceased farmer’s kin
6 months ago

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti assures support to deceased farmer’s kin

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM : Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka promised to provide all the required support to the family of farmer Bogedla Prabhakar, who ended his life by suicide. The deputy CM visited the deceased farmer’s residence in Proddutur, which falls under his Madhira Assembly constituency, and consoled the family members. He also said that he has instructed the police officers …

Contractor dies by suicide over ‘unpaid’ dues by Karnataka govt body
7 months, 1 week ago

Contractor dies by suicide over ‘unpaid’ dues by Karnataka govt body

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A 48 year old KRIDL contractor, a native of Santhebennur in Davanagere district, committed suicide on May 26, police said on Friday. ‘’The deceased has mentioned many things, including that his brothers owed him ₹80 lakh,’’ Santhebennur police sub-inspector MT Deepu told HT. “The case involves multiple factors, including unpaid dues from KRIDL and family disputes.” “His death note …

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka
7 months, 1 week ago

Govt employee’s suicide stirs political row in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The death of a 50-year-old Karnataka government employee, who allegedly died by suicide on Sunday and left a note purportedly blaming senior officials of coercing him to facilitate misappropriation of funds, has sparked a political controversy, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party demanding the resignation of state’s Scheduled Tribes welfare minister B Nagendra. In the purported suicide note, the official …

Rahul, Priyanka Will Not Be Blamed For Lok Sabha Defeat: Amit Shah
7 months, 1 week ago

Rahul, Priyanka Will Not Be Blamed For Lok Sabha Defeat: Amit Shah

News 18  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will lose his job after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced on June 4 but Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will not be blamed for the defeat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. “As chief minister and prime minister, no allegation of corruption of even 25 paisa was levelled against Modi while …

Haryana CM Khattar, ministers resign; BJP-JJP alliance over
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Haryana CM Khattar, ministers resign; BJP-JJP alliance over

Hindustan Times  

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar and his cabinet ministers submitted their resignation to governor Bandaru Dattatreya at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on Tuesday after the BJP-JJP alliance broke down. Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar leaving Raj Bhavan after submitting his resignation to governor Bandaru Dattatreya in Chandigarh on Tuesday. After leaving Raj Bhavan, senior BJP leader Kanwar Pal …

Senior TDP leader Kesineni Srinivas to quit party, blames N Chandrababu Naidu
1 year ago

Senior TDP leader Kesineni Srinivas to quit party, blames N Chandrababu Naidu

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh news: Senior Telegu Desam Party leader and sitting Vijayawada Member of Parliament Kesineni Srinivas today said he will resign from the party as well as the Lok Sabha, as N Chandrababu Naidu deems him unnecessary. Srinivas, who is known as Kesineni Nani in the Telugu-speaking states, said he will soon travel to Delhi and submit his resignation to …

Contractor Suicide Case: Ex-K'taka Min Eshwarappa Gets Clean Chit as 'No Evidence' Found Against Him
2 years, 5 months ago

Contractor Suicide Case: Ex-K'taka Min Eshwarappa Gets Clean Chit as 'No Evidence' Found Against Him

News 18  

Udupi Police on Wednesday gave a clean chit to BJP leader and former Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa in a case where his name had appeared in the alleged suicide of contractor Santosh Patil. Police have said that I have no role in it, which is a matter of joy for me,” Eshwarappa told reporters, adding, “I had said the same …

Under fire over contractor's death, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigns
2 years, 8 months ago

Under fire over contractor's death, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa resigns

India Today  

Karnataka Minister KS Eshwarappa has tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai amid a row over his alleged role in the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil. Hitting out at the Opposition parties, Eshwarappa said, "I'd like to ask Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar if they've finished any 1000 crore projects without engaging in any of these activities." READ …

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today
2 years, 8 months ago

Contractor death case: Karnataka minister Eshwarappa likely to resign today

India Today  

Under fire over the death of a contractor who accused him of corruption, Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa has announced that he will resign from his post on Friday, April 15. The FIR was registered on Tuesday night following a complaint by Prashanth Patil, brother of contractor Santosh Patil, who had levelled bribery charges against Eshwarappa. In the complaint, Prashanth Patil …

Karnataka contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka contractor death case: Will resign tomorrow, announces Minister KS Eshwarappa

India TV News  

Highlights Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Thursday announced that he will resign from his post. Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa, who is facing charges of abetment to suicide in connection with the death of a civil contractor in Udupi, on Thursday announced that he will step down from his position. The development comes soon after CM Bommai ruled out …

Won't resign and bow to opposition demand, says Karnataka minister Eshwarappa named in contractor suicide case
2 years, 8 months ago

Won't resign and bow to opposition demand, says Karnataka minister Eshwarappa named in contractor suicide case

Firstpost  

K S Eshwarappa has been booked by the police in Udupi for abetment of suicide, following the death of contractor Santosh K Patil, who had accused the minister of corruption Shivamogga: Amid mounting opposition pressure for his resignation over the death of a civil contractor, senior Karnataka Minister K S Eshwarappa on Wednesday ruled out stepping down from his post, …

Death of contractor: Karnataka Minister and aides booked for abetment to suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

Death of contractor: Karnataka Minister and aides booked for abetment to suicide

The Hindu  

The Udupi Town police booked Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. In the complaint, Prashant said Hindalga gram panchayat members and a religious leader met Mr. Eshwarappa in Bengaluru in connection with pending work on road, sewage and other development projects that were taken up for the impending annual fair of Laxmidevi temple in 2020-21. Santosh Patil filed a …

Karnataka: Opposition targets govt over contractor's death, demands minister's arrest
2 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka: Opposition targets govt over contractor's death, demands minister's arrest

India TV News  

Highlights A contractor was found dead in the coastal town of Udupi on Tuesday Congress blames rural development and panchayat Raj minister K S Eshwarappa The contractor had accused the minister of demanding 40% commission for a contract Congress on Tuesday demanded the arrest of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa and his dismissal from Cabinet after …

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report

The Quint  

A seven-member Congress delegation, including former party president Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, 13 October, in order to present a memorandum of facts on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, news agency PTI quoted party sources as saying. Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party …

Mallikarjun Kharge has not changed the lives of people of Kalaburagi: N. Ravikumar
5 years, 9 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge has not changed the lives of people of Kalaburagi: N. Ravikumar

Deccan Chronicle  

State BJP general secretary N. Ravikumar has been camping in Kalaburagi for nearly one- and-a-half months to evolve a strategy to defeat veteran Congress leader, Mallikarjun Kharge this Lok Sabha election. My question to Mr Kharge is why are lakhs of farm labourers from Kalaburagi and Yadagir districts migrating to big cities in search of employment? In addition, whatever relationship …

Injustice to 32 mins? Will drop Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, says Mallikarjun Kharge
5 years, 9 months ago

Injustice to 32 mins? Will drop Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: “If there is a feeling that because of Priyank Kharge’s presence in the Cabinet, injustice has been done to 32 ministers, we will remove Priyank from the Cabinet and form a new Cabinet with another set of ministers. Whether he does a good job or not, the high command will decide,” remarked Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday. …

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